Mouse Mat : Joan of Navarre / Anon Eng
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Joan of Navarre / Anon Eng
JOAN OF NAVARRE Queen of Henry IV of England. She was regent of Brittany for her son by her 1st marriage. Accused of witchcraft.
1370 - 1437
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1370 1437 Accused Brittany Joan Navarre Regent Witchcraft Anon
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13.9cm x 23.7cm (5.5" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image depicts Joan of Navarre, Queen of Henry IV of England, a complex and enigmatic figure in medieval European history. Born in Navarre around 1370, Joan was the daughter of a nobleman and was married at a young age to John, Duke of Brittany, with whom she had a son. After John's death, she served as regent of Brittany in her son's name. Later in life, Joan was married to Henry IV of England, who was then Duke of Lancaster. The marriage was politically motivated, as Henry sought to strengthen his position in the English court. However, Joan's tenure as queen consort was marred by scandal and accusations of witchcraft. The exact circumstances surrounding these accusations are unclear, but they may have been fueled by political rivalries and Joan's association with a group of women who were believed to practice witchcraft. Joan was imprisoned in the Tower of London for several years, and although she was eventually released, her reputation was irreparably damaged. Despite the controversy surrounding her later years, Joan's earlier life was marked by accomplishment and achievement. As regent of Brittany, she navigated the complex political landscape of the late medieval period with skill and determination. Her marriage to Henry IV brought her into the inner circles of the English court, where she likely wielded significant influence. This photograph, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the intriguing life of a woman who defied easy categorization. Joan of Navarre was a queen, a regent, a mother, and a woman accused of witchcraft. Her story is a reminder of the complexities and contradictions that often marked the lives of medieval women, and the ways in which their histories have been shaped by the biases and agendas of later generations.
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